Matar Paneer Recipe

Easy Matar paneer recipe. A popular paneer recipe cooked with paneer (Indian Cottage cheese) and Matar (Green peas) in a creamy rich tomatoes and onion gravy along with aromatics like ginger and kasuri methi.

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Course: curry, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian, indian cuisine, north indian

Keyword: matar, matar paneer, Paneer, paneer recipes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Rekha Kakkar

Equipment

Non-Stick Pan (US)

Ingredients

200 grams Paneer Indian Cottage cheese
200 grams Peas Matar
3 Tomatoes
1 onion
2 Green chillies
10 grams ginger
4 sprigs coriander cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder
¼ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon kasuri methi

Instructions

In a pan heat oil and fry together sliced onion, green chillies, ginger, garlic (if using). When onion are slightly brown on edges add sliced tomatoes.
Cook this masala for 5-6 minutes till tomatoes are soft. you can cover it with a lid and slow down the heat to low.
When it is done, allow onion tomatoes to cool down and grind to smooth paste.
Next add a tablespoon oil in a pan and add cumin and smooth masala paste. Cook this paste and add spices and again fry it for few minutes.
When masala paste leaves the oil add peas and ¼ cup of water. Cook for few minutes till peas are softened.
Next add paneer cubes and coat them well with semi dry masala and peas gravy. Add about 200ml water and cook paneer for 3-4 minutes.
Finally add some garam masala and crushed kasuri methi , mix well and enjoy it with jeera rice or Naan or any other flatbread of your choice.

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Notes

Use best quality soft paneer. You can use store bought paneer or homemade I have shared method link above.
Do not overcook paneer, it does not taste good. Overcooking makes it rubber like texture so to keep it soft just cook for 3-4 minutes.
You can store it in fridge for upto 3-4 days and in freezer for 2-3 months. It reheats well in microwave in both the cases.
Add enough tomatoes for a good taste and thick and creamy texture.
Towards the end you can add a light splash of milk cream or milk to tone down the spices and add creamy texture.
Add garam masala and kasuri methi in the End for more favour.

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